Description
Enjoy a delightful and healthy snack with these Sweet Cinnamon Air Fryer Banana Chips. Thinly sliced bananas are coated in a cinnamon-honey glaze and air fried to crispy perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick, naturally sweet treat that’s gluten-free and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Banana Chips
- 2 ripe bananas (firm, not too ripe)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cinnamon Honey Coating
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them thinly, about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Using a mandoline slicer works well to ensure even slices that cook uniformly.
- Prevent Browning: Place the banana slices in a large bowl and drizzle with lemon juice. Toss gently to coat all slices evenly; this helps prevent the bananas from turning brown while you prepare the coating.
- Make the Cinnamon Honey Coating: In a small bowl, combine the honey or maple syrup with ground cinnamon and a pinch of salt if using. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
- Coat the Bananas: Drizzle the cinnamon honey mixture over the banana slices and gently toss to ensure each slice is evenly coated with the sweet spice blend.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and preheat for about 3-5 minutes. This helps the banana chips cook quickly and evenly.
- Air Fry the Banana Chips: Arrange the banana slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow hot air circulation. Depending on your air fryer size, you may need to cook in batches.
- Cook to Crispy Perfection: Air fry the banana chips for 8-10 minutes. Flip them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping. Watch closely near the end to prevent burning, as they can crisp up quickly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the banana chips from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes. They will continue to crisp as they cool down.
- Storage: Serve immediately for the best crunchiness, or store the cooled banana chips in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use firm bananas, not overly ripe, for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the cinnamon and honey quantity to your taste preference.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, these can be baked in an oven at 350°F (175°C) on a baking sheet, flipping halfway through, but the texture may vary.
- Make sure the banana slices are in a single layer in the air fryer to ensure they crisp properly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them crisp.
